Timothy
- businessweekly
- July 12, 2024
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AI obsession obscures bigger promise of climate tech
The implications for our warming planet of recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence boil down to this: AI offers great advantages in everything from monitoring ice melt and deforestation to optimizing power grids, but it’s incredibly power hungry, which can mean more carbon emissions and more climate destruction.
- businessweekly
- July 12, 2024
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Can heart attacks in young people be prevented with a simple cholesterol test at 18?
For a long time, we have been following US and European guidelines on heart care. But these norms are based on data in the West and not India.
- businessweekly
- July 12, 2024
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Making travel plans that cater for an autistic child
For the past few years, I have faced a challenge that many parents with autistic children experience — taking the family on holiday with my 10-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum.
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- July 12, 2024
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Are stiff joints affecting your pet this winter?
Mobility issues are common in pets, especially as they get older. Arthritis is a debilitating condition and can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for your pet. Unfortunately, the cold affects older pets and those with mobility issues even more.
- businessweekly
- July 12, 2024
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‘Integrating economic, climate data will strengthen climate policy’
As economies worldwide strive to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable growth, reliable data is crucial. It forms the foundation for informed decision-making, guiding policy development, implementation, and monitoring.
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- July 12, 2024
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Engagement key to improving business environment
Constant engagement between businesses, Government and local authorities is critical to improve the country’s business environment that has remained a major concern for several companies, experts have said.
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- July 12, 2024
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‘Unravelling the cost of supermarket queues’
Ah, the local supermarket in Harare CBD — a place where the mundane turns into an epic saga of patience and perplexity.
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- July 12, 2024
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SA’s new environment minister focuses on US$9bn pact
South Africa’s new environment minister said his primary focus will be on getting the country to spend the billions of dollars of climate finance that have been made available to it, accelerating the development of renewable energy facilities.
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- July 12, 2024
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Starafrica corporation anticipates volume recovery
Starafrica corporation says the business expects a volume recovery going forward, largely as a result of resolved raw sugar supply challenges and the plant refurbishment and replacement programme, which is on track.
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- July 12, 2024
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NSSA pensioners increase 14pc as authority prioritises informal sector coverage
THE number of registered pensioners under the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) increased by 14 percent to 240 947 to date compared to 210 701 in the past two years.